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M4.5 Depth: 56.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Oqsalur Township, Xinjiang (China)

UTC time: 2026-04-05 13:24:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Oqsalur Township, Xinjiang (China) on April 5, 2026 at 13:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56 km
Shallow
56 km
56 km — deeper than the regional average (21.1 km)
Regional average: 21.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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